The #occupy movement cannot lie.
Here in Freedom Plaza, reporters are constantly asking, “Who is behind all this? What do you say to the rumor that [so and so said that and so] is funding all of this?” The answer never seems to be satisfactory to them. “Nobody…Everybody?” They can’t wrap their minds around it. Or maybe they know their Editors won’t. Either way, it’s a shame, because that’s the real story. That’s the real breaking news.
Who thought of it first? Who cares. The mythical “Who”, if there was one, would probably report that many people, in many different places, felt the same thing at the same time. They felt it was time to act. One suggestion about what to do was to, say, occupy Wall Street, Tahrir-style. So some people tried it out, and it sparked a fire.
Freedom Plaza in Manhattan
From my point of view, the reason this movement took off is that our environment–physical, political, and emotional–has become so toxic, so corrupted, and so traumatic that something simply had to give. The #occupy movement was born because Life has a way of finding out a way to keep living. Life mutates constantly, and sometimes the mutation is beneficial. A leaderless, experimental, and nonviolent uprising is now thriving because idealism, proudly proclaimed and free from manipulation, found open and fertile ground in our collective hearts.
It isn’t without it’s problems. Neither is nature itself. It’s hard. Instead of relying on money, bureaucracy, and hierarchy, this experiment requires that we instead develop our patience, compassion and thoughtfulness.
This time, we are choosing to evolve. We’re steering this moment of evolution.
[PS: I started a tumblelog–or whatever you call it–that I’m using to report from #ows: #occupyevolutioN]
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Well thats easy. Occupy was started by anonymous (who are created by the CIA) 2 of the funders I know of are George Soros and J.P morgan. Then the vatican came and said we need a 1 word authority. All this is public knowledge really. The trick will be to see the “movement” turn on the instigators. I’m waiting for that. The elite WILL fall they just dont think so yet.
it will be interesting to watch the next step at occupy oakland ca. since the arrests and forcing out of the occupiers there. we out of towners or out of state watchers need to figure out how to support them. post any ideas here. or ph. no.s to call or people to contact, not necessarily those previously thought to be in power.
OWS has the media baffled because it doesn’t fit any of the usual scripts. That probably scares the media, too, because it also can’t predict what will happen next. Anything that shakes up our rip-and-read, how’s-my-hair-and-makeup? talking heads has to be a good thing.
Thank you for everything you’re doing to keep this peaceful movement growing all over the world. Your efforts and sacrifices are a great example for many young people who, a few weeks ago, thought they had no hope. Your goal of Ending the Corporate Takeover of the US Government must be achieved. You will.
Best wishes to all at #OccupyTogether